The Making Of

Stained Glass Window In Acupuncture Room

March 2, 2015 by Valerie Leave a Comment

I’m so happy that I’ve had the opportunity to make a window for a space like this. Stained glass can evoke a serene and contemplative feeling and I think it’s a perfect fit for an acupuncture room where you want clients to feel comfortable and relaxed. The name of the business is River Point Acupuncture and so when I started thinking about the design, I wanted to reflect the name. I found an image of a river and went from there. What I didn’t expect that it would look so much like a female body. I love that about abstract design – different people seeing different things. For the 2nd room, I’m taking the image, reversing it and creating it in blues instead of greens.

Installed Stained Glass Window in Acupuncture Studio

Inspiration Photo

Before Stained Glass Installation

Process of a Custom Stained Glass Window For an Out-of State-Client

June 24, 2014 by Valerie Leave a Comment

This was a really fun window to be a part of. My Aunt designed it for her good friend who lives in Texas and I executed it. I had the sheet of mouth blown glass for years just waiting for the right window to be a part of. The design originally was made using a rondel from Kokomo Glass, but it accidentally broke. It ended up being the best thing to happen because the rondel Ed from Crystal Forge made for me was just perfect. Once the window was done, I crated it up and off it went. I can’t wait to see it hanging in their living room. Once they send the picture, I’ll add it to the blog!

Stained Glass Window Design Scanned and Emailed to Client

Stained Glass Samples

Making blown glass rondel

Stained glass window packed up for shipping

Stained glass window framed before shipment

Stained glass window framed in oak and photographed before shipment

Close up of stained glass window

Stained Glass Entryway Window Installation

November 29, 2013 by Valerie Leave a Comment

Stained glass window installation is a lot easier than most people may realize. Most of the custom stained glass windows I install are fitted inside the existing glass windows and held in place with wood trim painted or stained to match the interior wood. This method preserved the energy efficient seal in existing windows and is also easy to remove if the homeowner wants to take the windows with them if they move. I’ve been working with Eloy for close to six years on installations. We are a good team. I trust him with my windows – which wasn’t easy at first because they take so much time to make!

Packing up arched transom for transport

Sidelight packed up

Staining and cutting wood trim

Fitting wood trim

Installing wood trim

Bathroom Update Featuring Custom Stained Glass Window With Rondels And Bevels

November 6, 2013 by Valerie 2 Comments

If I were to make a window for my bathroom, this would be it. I am a huge fan of rondels and this look in particular. When I met with the homeowners, the bathroom had an octagon window with a stained glass window in it that was like a stock window with no character. They replaced the window with a rectangular shaped window and I make the glass to fit. The design was a combination of things I heard from both the husband and wife about what they wanted. The window’s clear rondels let in a lot of light and distort so they don’t need to worry about the neighbors seeing in – one of the benefits of using stained glass!

Before Painting & Stained Glass Window Installation

After Bathroom Update & Stained Glass Installation

Stained Glass Rondel & Bevel Window

Rondel & Bevel Window Close Up

Custom Order for Stained Glass Picture Frames

September 26, 2013 by Valerie Leave a Comment

I was asked recently to make a series of picture frames to look exactly like picture frames in a picture that was emailed to me. I hadn’t made picture frames with larger sized glass gems, but I love how they turned out!

Original Stained Glass Picture Frames

Stained Glass Picture Frames I Made to Match